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Fax machines

Terms that relate to machines that are able to send and receive scanned documents by use of a phone line.

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automatic fax

Office equipment; Fax machines

The process of transmitting a fax without picking up the handset or pressing the hook button.

auto redial

Office equipment; Fax machines

When the fax machine automatically redials the last number that was dialed. This is helpful in cases where the transmission didn't go through.

backup print

Office equipment; Fax machines

When a document is received into memory and is also printed.

beep tone

Office equipment; Fax machines

The sound the machine's keys make when they're pressed. The tone should also sound when an error occurs and when faxes have been received and sent.

broadcasting

Office equipment; Fax machines

The process of sending the same document to multiple locations.

call back message

Office equipment; Fax machines

This feature sends a fax and leaves a message for the recipient to call.

call reservation

Office equipment; Fax machines

When a document is received, this device rings the recipient's phone. If the phone is picked up, your phone rings, enabling you to talk to the person.

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